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1869

1869

Louis Riel initiates Red River Rebellion to protect Métis rights and land.

Louis Riel initiates Red River Rebellion to protect Métis rights and land.

1867

01-Jul-1867

Creation of Dominion of Canada through British North America Act shapes Canadian Confederation.

Creation of Dominion of Canada through British North America Act shapes Canadian Confederation.

01-Jul-1867

Sir John A. Macdonald: Canada's First Prime Minister

Sir John A. Macdonald: Canada's First Prime Minister

1865

1865

Establishment of Sun Life Financial

Establishment of Sun Life Financial

1848

1848

Establishment of responsible government in Canada, from the British Crown to elected officials' control.

1845

1845

First wave of Irish immigrants due to Great Famine impacts country's history and culture.

First wave of Irish immigrants due to Great Famine impacts country's history and culture.

1841

10-Feb-1841

Combining Upper and Lower Canada into the Province of Canada through the Act of Union.

1837

06-Nov-1837

Lower Canada's {Quebec} uprisings against British colonial control leading to rebellion and conflict.

Lower Canada's {Quebec} uprisings against British colonial control leading to rebellion and conflict.

1817

23-Jun-1817

Establishment of Bank of Montreal

Establishment of Bank of Montreal

1814

24-Dec-1814

Treaty of Ghent ends War of 1812, establishes pre-war borders between US and Canada.

Treaty of Ghent ends War of 1812, establishes pre-war borders between US and Canada.

1812

1812

War of 1812: U.S. & Britain conflict escalates with major battles.

War of 1812: U.S. & Britain conflict escalates with major battles.

1791

1791

The Constitutional Act of 1791 divides Canada into two separate regions based on language.

The Constitutional Act of 1791 divides Canada into two separate regions based on language.

1775

01-May-1775

Quebec Act establishes French civil law and Roman Catholic religion in Quebec.

Quebec Act establishes French civil law and Roman Catholic religion in Quebec.

1763

07-Oct-1763

Royal Proclamation of 1763 solidifies British authority in Canada.

Royal Proclamation of 1763 solidifies British authority in Canada.

10-Feb-1763

Treaty of Paris ends Seven Years' War, British gains control over New France.

Treaty of Paris ends Seven Years' War, British gains control over New France.

1759

03-Sep-1759

General Wolfe leads successful Quebec City siege, pivotal moment in Seven Years' War.

General Wolfe leads successful Quebec City siege, pivotal moment in Seven Years' War.

1754

1754

French and Indian War: British and French battle for North American control kicks off.

French and Indian War: British and French battle for North American control kicks off.

1713

11-Apr-1713

Treaty of Utrecht ends Queen Anne's War, shaping British-French territorial control in North America.

Treaty of Utrecht ends Queen Anne's War, shaping British-French territorial control in North America.

1701

04-Aug-1701

The Great Peace of Montreal signed between French settlers and indigenous peoples, establishing a lasting peace

The Great Peace of Montreal signed between French settlers and indigenous peoples, establishing a lasting peace

1665

1665

Iroquoian-speaking peoples' expansion in present-day Ontario region discussed.

1642

17-May-1642

French explorer establishes Montreal.

French explorer establishes Montreal.

1620

1620

First European child born in Canada recognized as Helene Desportes in historical records.

1608

1608

French establish first European settlement in Canada, beginning a new chapter in North America.

1583

1583

European exploration of Canadian coastline by English explorer Sir Humphrey Gilbert.

European exploration of Canadian coastline by English explorer Sir Humphrey Gilbert.

1534

1534

Jacques Cartier claims Gulf of Saint Lawrence for France in exploration journey.

Jacques Cartier claims Gulf of Saint Lawrence for France in exploration journey.

1534

Exploring the St. Lawrence River by Jacques Cartier

Exploring the St. Lawrence River by Jacques Cartier

1497

24-Jun-1497

John Cabot claims Newfoundland for England during exploration journey.

John Cabot claims Newfoundland for England during exploration journey.

1303

1303

Impact of Little Ice Age on Canada's climate began, leading to significant changes in weather.

1200

1200

Indigenous settlements along the St. Lawrence River

Indigenous settlements along the St. Lawrence River

1050

1050

Decline of Norse settlements in Vinland due to environmental challenges and conflicts with Indigenous people.